How far is Fort Gibson, OK from Copeland, OK?

The driving distance from Fort Gibson, OK to Copeland, OK is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.21 mi
01h 41m
Flight
63.8 mi
102.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.8 mi
Kilometers
102.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.21 mi
Kilometers
151.62 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copeland
Tue, May 12, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Gibson
Wed, May 13, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Gibson
2026-05-12T20:48
Arrive Copeland
Tue, May 12, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Gibson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pryor Creek
OK

City in and county seat of Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States

From Fort Gibson
47.1 mi
00h 50m
To Copeland
47.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Gibson and Copeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Gibson and Copeland.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Street

    81 m · 13 sec · North Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hickory Avenue

    1410 ft · 32 sec · West Hickory Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Scott Street

    133 m · 11 sec · North Scott Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Poplar Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Poplar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Georgetown Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veteran's Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Veteran's Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish

    2284 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    7.5 mi · 7 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Blake Drive

    44 mi · 56 min · North Blake Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa

    123 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    596 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    19.3 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only

    548 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    823 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove

    1589 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1 km · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US 69 South: Grove

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

    92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 250 Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Gibson and Copeland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Blake Drive
44 mi · 47%
Will Rogers Turnpike
19.3 mi · 20%
Muskogee Turnpike
15.9 mi · 17%
US 69 South
7.76 mi · 8%
Veteran's Memorial Highway
1.98 mi · 2%
West Poplar Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Blake Drive

Continue on North Blake Drive

44 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pryor Creek
00h 50m from Fort Gibson
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Gibson and Sunny near Copeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Gibson to Copeland?

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pryor Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Fort Gibson and 47.1 miles from Copeland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Gibson and Sunny near Copeland.

Stop Ideas Near Pryor Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pryor Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pryor Creek.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

62 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Gibson and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 63.8 mi (102.68 km).

Fort Gibson

#1 Fort Gibson

Town in Oklahoma

Population3,933
Coordinates35.7976000, -95.2505200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Copeland

#2 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population68,424
Coordinates36.6559100, -94.8282900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lee Street (-95.25041, 35.79766)
End: East 250 Road (-94.828292, 36.656032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $12.57
Round trip
$25.15
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.57 $25.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.14 $28.28
Premium $4.63 $15.35 $30.71
Diesel $5.42 $17.98 $35.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Gibson and Copeland. The current time is 20:48:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.